We seemed to be able to get the ball into Hamler’s hands more often. We lined up 4 receivers to the left and threw a big bubble screen to Hamler who got some nice blocking from the others for a nice gain in the first half. I haven’t seen that play before. Then in the second half we used that formation again and Trace faked the pass and ran, but it was only a short gain. Maybe we outsmarted ourselves thinking Wisconsin would bite on the fake. Making the pass again might have been more effective.
Of course the fake punt worked. Good job of execution there.
Btw as good as Hamler is, he can’t make the play every time. I think he got it in a jet sweep once or twice but couldn’t turn it upfield. He looked a little gimpy a few times after taking some big hits.
Lastly it was good to see Sanders with the ball in his hands. The fumble aside, he had some great runs.
Shorter got a lot more playing time this week. So we had both Dotson and Shorter in the game at the same time -shades of things to come.
Stevens got the ball more but needs to pass. He seems to run as his first option but that only works if the defensive players have to worry about him passing or handing off to Sanders. Hopefully he will settle down when he gets more playing time next year and can become a total QB and not just a runner inserted for gimmick plays.
Speaking of running QBs, there were a few plays where Trace just took off as well at most for just short gains. He’s better when he’s looking downfield for a receiver. Maybe this will be more effective against Rutgers and Maryland.
Of course the fake punt worked. Good job of execution there.
Btw as good as Hamler is, he can’t make the play every time. I think he got it in a jet sweep once or twice but couldn’t turn it upfield. He looked a little gimpy a few times after taking some big hits.
Lastly it was good to see Sanders with the ball in his hands. The fumble aside, he had some great runs.
Shorter got a lot more playing time this week. So we had both Dotson and Shorter in the game at the same time -shades of things to come.
Stevens got the ball more but needs to pass. He seems to run as his first option but that only works if the defensive players have to worry about him passing or handing off to Sanders. Hopefully he will settle down when he gets more playing time next year and can become a total QB and not just a runner inserted for gimmick plays.
Speaking of running QBs, there were a few plays where Trace just took off as well at most for just short gains. He’s better when he’s looking downfield for a receiver. Maybe this will be more effective against Rutgers and Maryland.
